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depurative

American  
[dep-yuh-rey-tiv] / ˈdɛp jəˌreɪ tɪv /

adjective

  1. serving to depurate; purifying.


noun

  1. a depurative agent or substance.

depurative British  
/ ˈdɛpjʊˌreɪtɪv, -rətɪv /

adjective

  1. used for or capable of depurating; purifying; purgative

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a depurative substance or agent

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of depurative

First recorded in 1675–85; depurate + -ive

Example Sentences

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I have found bitartrate of potassium the most grateful and efficient saline for depurative action.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

These must be gotten rid of by depurative medicines.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

It would appear that the most valuable depurative method of treatment yet resorted to is by the careful use of the Roman bath.

From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Robert Jennings

It is therefore proper that in this large majority of cases of remittent fever depurative treatment should be conjoined with the specific treatment.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The indications for depurative treatment are jaundiced skin and eyes, furred tongue, costive bowels, and scanty, loaded urine.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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